The Unedited Body
The Unedited Body
Jackie Blankenship | Crowned and Unedited
The Unedited Body is an extension of Crowned & Unedited; a platform built on questioning the narratives we inherit about our bodies, our ambition, and our worth. Hosted by Jackie Blankenship a former Mrs. America, verified creator, speaker, marathoner, wife, mom and intersex woman this podcast blends sharp cultural commentary with cinematic storytelling and unscripted conversations that challenge comfort. Identity, healthcare, power, motherhood, recovery, performance, and what we edit to belong. Join Jackie each week and email the show: [email protected]
The truth about CAIS
This week I break down the actual science behind CAIS and what it all means.Brought to you by Gazelle Sports
May 28
17 min
My Intersex Story, Unedited (Season 2 Premiere)
Season 2 starts here. 🎙️✨In this premiere episode of The Unedited Body, I’m reintroducing myself, sharing the story behind my intersex variation (Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome / CAIS), and opening up about why this podcast matters now more than ever.If you’re new here, this is the perfect place to start.If you’ve been with me since Season 1, welcome back. 💛This season, expect honest conversations about bodies, identity, medical trauma, bodily autonomy, womanhood, advocacy, and the stories we’re too often told to keep quiet.No edits. No softening. Just truth.This episode of The Unedited Body is brought to you by Gazelle Sports 👟💜Whether you’re training for your next race, starting a wellness journey, or simply looking for a community that celebrates movement at every level, Gazelle Sports has been a trusted name for runners and active women alike. 🎧 Subscribe, follow, and if this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who needs it.#TheUneditedBody
May 18
16 min
The End of Season 1 (And the Courage to Begin Again)
I wasn’t sure if I’d share this yet.But after looking at the numbers, the messages, and the quiet loyalty of people who kept listening even when I went silent, I realized something mattered more than fear.This episode marks the end of Season 1 of The Unedited Body. Not because it failed, but because it’s time to move forward with intention.Next week, Season Two begins with a new mission and a renewed sense of purpose.If I can ask you for one thing: choose one episode that meant something to you and share it with one person. That single act helps more than you know.Thank you for being here. I’m not walking into what’s next alone.
Jan 26
17 min
Regrets before I was unedited
Unedited has become more than a podcast name for me, its a way of life. I am choosing to not allow myself to be edited anymore in how I live. There was a time though where I let others dictate my worth and decisions. Today I dive into a decision deeply regret as an intersex woman and human rights advocate.
Jan 21
33 min
Advocacy for intersex people
I was able to connect with Kimberly once again this time to talk about her work as an advocate and what we need to do going forward o continue to make change.
Jan 2
30 min
Faith as an intersex person
I am back! The hiatus was needed and I explain it all in todays episode.If you haven't already, rate the show, share, and find me on socials @mrsjackieblanks
Dec 19, 2025
20 min
Intersex Awareness Day
Happy Intersex Awareness Day! It's a day of visibility for intersex people around the world.
Oct 26, 2025
11 min
The Impact of Story Telling with Kimberly Zieselman
This week we continue our conversation with Kimberly about intersex diagnosis, advocacy, secrecy and more.
Oct 23, 2025
32 min
Do we every truly accept our own differences
Todays episode is a bonus- After an argument ensued in my comments section I found myself spiraling about identity and community.
Oct 14, 2025
16 min
Truth, Trauma and Transformation: A conversation with Kimberly Zieselman
This week I had the honor of talking with on of my biggest inspirations in the intersex advocacy world, Kimberly Zieselman.Kimberly is an intersex advocate, attorney, and the author of XOXY, She has spent years fighting for informed consent in medicine for intersex people.Our conversation is an honest look at how intersex people are often made to feel wrong and disordered.Listen wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget you can support the show by heading over to, www.buymeacoffee.com/mrsjackieblanks
Oct 11, 2025
32 min
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